Rep. James Arena-DeRosa

Co-sponsor H 92

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act supporting the Commonwealth’s food system

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new full-time position for a food system coordinator within the Massachusetts Food Policy Council. The coordinator is tasked with reviewing existing state programs, improving communication between different agencies, and tracking progress toward food system goals. Additionally, the role involves identifying service gaps, reducing duplicate efforts, and ensuring outreach reaches underserved communities. The coordinator must submit regular reports to the council, legislative clerks, and relevant department leaders to keep them informed of findings and recommendations.

Passed Dec 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4228

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to agricultural disaster relief

In committee Dec 26, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4217

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act protecting the right to time off for voting

Passed Dec 18, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HD 4715

In committee · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act establishing a sick leave bank for Tahari Johnson, an employee of the Trial Court of the Commonwealth

By Representative Arena-DeRosa of Holliston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James C. Arena-DeRosa for legislation to establish a sick leave bank for Tahari Johnson, an employee of the Trial Court. The Judiciary.

In committee Dec 14, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor H 4153

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act protecting the right to time off for voting

In committee Dec 14, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 3929

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care

In committee Nov 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 4178

In committee · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act to improve quality and oversight of long-term care

In committee Nov 15, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor H 2954

Passed · Massachusetts House · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to property tax relief for 100% disabled veterans

By Representative Soter of Bellingham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2954) of Michael J. Soter and others relative to property taxes for 100% disabled veterans. Revenue.

Passed Nov 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 1932

Passed · Massachusetts Senate · Co-sponsor

An Act relative to veterans tax exemptions

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Massachusetts tax laws to provide property tax relief for disabled combat veterans and their surviving spouses. It specifically targets veterans who are 65 or older, have a permanent service-connected disability, and have been discharged under honorable conditions. The key provision allows the tax exemption to be calculated based on the veteran's percentage of disability, with the benefit continuing for the surviving spouse after the veteran's death until they remarry or sell the home. Additionally, the law clarifies that a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs serves as proof of eligibility and ensures that any unused exemption amount can be transferred to a new primary residence if the surviving spouse sells their current home.

Passed Nov 6, 2023 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary H 2018

Passed · Massachusetts House · Lead sponsor

An Act authorizing certain investments by the treasurer of the town of Hopkinton

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the town treasurer of Hopkinton to invest specific trust funds, overriding a previous state restriction that limited such investments. The legislation authorizes the treasurer to follow existing state guidelines found in Chapter 203C of the General Laws for managing these funds. Only the treasurer of Hopkinton is directly affected by this change, which takes effect immediately upon passing.

Passed Nov 6, 2023 0 co-sponsors Track